passive
美[ˈpæsɪv] n.动词被动形式，被动语态
网络被动；被动的；进入被动传输方式；无源
1 . Even passive acceptance of the regime was a kind of collaboration.
即使被动接受该政权也是一种通敌行为。
来自柯林斯例句
2 . She hates playing the sweet, passive women that audiences identify her with.
她讨厌扮演那些漂亮可爱、消极被动的女人，观众们已把她定型为这类角色。
来自柯林斯例句
3 . He played a passive role in the relationship.
他在他们的关系中处于被动地位。
来自《权威词典》
4 . In spite of my efforts the boy remained passive .
尽管我努力,那男孩还是不起劲.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
5 . We should translate this sentence in passive voice.
我们应该用被动语态翻译这个句子.
来自《简明英汉词典》
1.the voice used to indicate that the grammatical subject of the verb is the recipient (not the source) of the action denoted by the verb;
`The ball was thrown by the boy' uses the passive voice
2.lacking in energy or will;
Much benevolence of the passive order may be traced to a disinclination to inflict pain upon oneself- George Meredith
3.peacefully resistant in response to injustice;
passive resistance
4.expressing thatthe subject of the sentence is the patient of the action denoted by the verb;
academics seem to favor passive sentences
adj.1. 被动的； 消极的； 不抵抗的2. 冷漠的， 不关心的3. 被动语态的 n.1. 动词被动形式；被动语态形容词 adj.1.被动的； 消极的； 不抵抗的He has a passive disposition. 他个性消极。 2.冷漠的， 不关心的He has a passive expression on his face. 他脸上有一种漠然的表情。 3.被动语态的 名词 n.1.动词被动形式；被动语态